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The War and Treaty are an American husband and wife duo consisting of singer-songwriters Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter. Their debut studio album Healing Tide (2018), received critical acclaim upon its release.
- Michael Trotter Jr., Tanya Trotter
- 2014–present
Jan 11, 2024 · Michael Trotter Jr. is a singer and songwriter who was a U.S. Army soldier in Iraq in 2004. He taught himself how to play piano while encamped in one of Saddam Hussein's private palaces and wrote his first song in honor of his fallen commander. He and his wife Tanya Trotter perform as The War and Treaty, a country/R&B/Americana duo that was nominated for two Grammy Awards.
May 27, 2021 · The War and Treaty's vocalist and songwriter shares how he used singing and songwriting to survive the pandemic, from his son's water-inspired moment to his collaboration with Tenille Townes and Dierks Bentley. He also talks about his connection with civil rights icon John Lewis and his upcoming album Hearts Town.
Founded in 2014 by the husband-and-wife duo Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter, The War And Treaty has emerged as one of the most electrifying new acts in American music.
Jul 2, 2019 · Michael Trotter Jr. is a singer-songwriter and musician who served in the war in Iraq and found peace and solitude in music. He shares his story of learning to play a piano owned by Saddam Hussein, writing songs for fallen friends, and meeting his wife Tanya Blount at a music festival. He also talks about his new album Healing Tide and his love of music.
Apr 4, 2023 · On the duo's latest album, its first full-length released on a major country label, Tanya and Michael Trotter Jr. sing piano-driven originals with a grown-up sense of devotion.
Oct 26, 2022 · Michael Trotter Jr. and his wife and musical partner, Tanya, are the leaders and lead singers of the rootsy band The War and Treaty. They will perform Friday as part of La Jolla...
